REMEMBER THEIR SERVICE

POPPY RIBBONS

Find your story or simply collect these beautiful new poppy service ribbon badges that share the story of Australia’s military service through the ribbons of those who served.

Their story of service

WWI British War Medal (1914-1920) Ribbon

The ribbon accompanied the British War Medal 1914-20 that was instituted by King George V in 1919. The service medal was awarded to members of the Australian Imperial Force; the Royal Australian Navy; Mercantile Marine and other seafarers, and the many thousands of civilian men and women who supported the war effort, including those who tended our sick and wounded. Unlike most medal ribbons, the symbolism of the colours chosen is not recorded. Order
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WWII Australia Service Medal (1939-1945) Ribbon

The ribbon accompanied the Australia Service Medal 1939-1945 that was instituted in 1949 to recognise the service of members of the Australian Armed Forces and the Australian Mercantile Marine during the war. The ribbon’s colours represent the Royal Australian Navy (dark blue), the Australian Army (khaki), Royal Australian Air Force (light blue) and the Merchant Navy (red). Order
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Korea Medal (1950-1953) Ribbon

The ribbon accompanied the Korea Medal instituted in 1951 to recognise service during the conflict. For those who served in Korea after cessation of hostilities until 1956, recognition was afforded with the Australian General Service Medal for Korea. The Korea Medal ribbon’s distinctive blue stripes represent the United Nations. Order
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Vietnam Medal (1964-1973) Ribbon

The ribbon was created for the Vietnam Medal, instituted in 1968, and reflects the Republic of Vietnam flag in the central three stripes on yellow background. This is flanked by the red of the Australian Army and on the outer edges, the dark blue of the Royal Australian Navy and the light blue Royal Australian Air Force. Order
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Vietnam Logistics and Support Medal (1964-1973) Ribbon

The ribbon accompanies the Vietnam Logistics and Support Medal established in 1993 to recognise those who supported our forces but who were not eligible for the Vietnam Medal, including many civilian entertainers, aircrew and medical teams. The ribbon’s central red and yellow represents the Republic of Vietnam flag, while the red, dark blue and light blue represent our Army, Navy and Air Force. The brown symbolises Vietnam’s coastal and inland waterways. Order
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Border Protection Medal (1997-2014) Ribbon

The unique dark blue, ochre and dark green colours of the border protection ribbon represent the oceans, sky, deserts, forests and grasslands of Australia. This colour combination, combined with the Australian Operational Service Medal that is now the standard medal for operations, recognises border protection operations since 1997. Order
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International Force East Timor Medal (1999-2000) Ribbon

This ribbon accompanies the International Force East Timor Medal established in 2000. Its central red stripe represents the turbulent past of East Timor while the white, green and blue stripes represent Navy, Army and Air Force, and also stand for peace (white); regrowth of a new nation (green) and the seas surrounding east Timor (blue). Order
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Iraq Medal (2004-2014) Ribbon

This ribbon forms part of the Iraq Medal released in 2004 to recognise Australian service as part of U.S. led coalition operations in 2003, but has continued to be used to recognise Australians serving in further U.S., United Nations and Australian led operations. The ribbon’s yellow band represents the desert sands of Iraq; the purple represents the Australian Defence Force and the red strip represents the conflict in Iraq. Order
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Afghanistan Medal (2001-2014) Ribbon

This ribbon is part of the Afghanistan Medal introduced in 2004 to recognise our military operations in Afghanistan and other prescribed areas within Operation SLIPPER. The ribbon’s khaki stripe represents the dusty terrain; the white the snow-capped mountains; and the blue Afghan sky. The central purple represents the ADF and the red reflects the conflict itself. Order
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Australian Operational Service Medal - Greater Middle East Operation

Combined with the Australian Operational Service Medal, this ribbon recognises the ongoing commitment demanded of our Defence people. The bone-coloured stripe represents the desert sands; the green Australia and hope; the black represents anti-piracy; while the blue represents the maritime and air elements of our operations. Order
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